Amusement device



Feb. 10, 1931.

E. L. FISH mnsmnur nnvrcm Filed March 29, 1930 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR, By @M QC. M Q,-

TTORNEY 2 Shaets-$heet 2 E. L. FISH AMUSEMENT DEVICE Filed March 29, 1930 INVENTORT Feb. 10, 1931.

ATTORNEY Patented Feb. 10, 1931 EDWIN L. FISH, F SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA AMUSEMENT nnvron Application fiIed March as,

This invention relates to improvements in competitive amusement devices.

An object of my invention is to provide an improved amusement device embodying novel means for actuating a number of objects,-such bulls, toward against each other.

Another object of my invention is to provide an improved amusement device embodying a number of movable objects which are each associated with individual manipulating means for operating the objects toward or against each other.

'A further object of my invention is to provide an improved amusement device embodying novel mechanism whereby a number of contestants may exercise their skill in manipulating a number of objects toward definite goals.

A still further object of my invention is to provide a novel bullfight amusement device embodying electrically controlled mechanism for competitively manipulating number of objects simulating bulls, toward, away from or against each other. 7

Other objects more or less apparent will presentv themselves or will be specifically pointed out in the description to follow:

In the accompanying drawings:

Figure 1 is a front view of an amusement device constructed in accordance with my invention; p I

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional view of the samey i Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on the line 33 of Figure 2; and

Figure 4 is sectional view taken on the lineH of Figure 3.

Referring to the drawings, the numeral 1 represents an enclosing casing having a glass plate in its front. side through which the interior of the casing is visible. Rotatably mounted onthe bottom 2 of thecasingis a large circular gear 3 which is operated by a motor 4 through a series of intermediate connecting gears 5, 6 and 7;":Suitably secured to the: large circular gear 3 is a bracket 8 having a horizontal turntable 9 securely mountec thereon. The circular gear 3 and the turntableare adapted to rotate the same dircc 1930. Serial No. 440,037.

tion and at the same speed. The turntable is provided with an elongated slot 10 which extends in opposite directions fromthe center of the turntable, and slidably located in the slot and supported by the turntable are two plates 11 and 12 respectively having objects 13 and 1e simulating bulls, securely mounted thereon. Suitably secured to the underneath side or" the turntable 9, as by supporting brackets. are solenoids 15 and 16 which are provided respectively with cores 17 and 18. The cores normally extend inside their respective solenoids for a short distance from the outer ends thereof, and are actuated inwardlv or toward the center of the turntable upon the solenoids beingn'iagnetized. The inwardly projecting end of core 17 is secured to il-snpe connecting bar 19 which is attached to the plate 11, while the core 18 is secured at its inwardly projecting end to a similar bar 20 which is attached to the plate 12. The parts of the ei-shaped bars normally located inside thesolenoids are preferably insulated to insure the movement of ti o plates and the objects mounted thereon only when the cores are actuated by the solenoids. The bulls 13and 14: are each provided with pivoted head 21 which is pivotally and eccentrically secured to a downwardlyentending rod 22 having a roller thereon which normally rests on cam 23 which is supported by U-shaped bracket 24 at a point beneath an outer end of the slot 10. As the plates 11 and 12 are moved toward each other by the magnetization of the solenoids and the consequent movementof the cores and lei-shaped bars, the rollers on the rods 22 drop from'the ends of the cams 23, thereby causing th heads 21 of the bulls to become lowered to simulate bulls in fighting postures.

Suitably mounted on the bottom 2 of the casing at points beneath the large circular 3 are a plurality of metal rings 25 26 and 27, each of which is separated from the said bottom by a circular insulating ring 28. 95 Secured to the underneath surface of the large circular gear 3 are contact brushes29, 30, 31 and 32 which contact respectively with metal rings 25, 26, 27 and 26. The brushes 29 and 30 are each connected to the=sole- 190 noid 15 while the brushes 31 and 32 are each connected to the solenoid 16. The metal ring 25 is connected through a wire 33 to the pivoted arm 34 of a rheostat 35, the later hav- 1 in a. number of contact ioints thereon as l well as a number of resistances between the contact points. The ring 27 is connected by a wire 36 to the pivoted arm 37 of a rheostat 38 the latter having the usual contact points and resistances therein. The metal. ring 26 is connected by a wire 39 to a source (as power, and the motor l is also connected by a wire to the source of power.

Extending from a point at the upper front side of the casing l. is a metal coin chute ll which terminates inside the casing at a point beneath the turntable 9. Pivotally mounted on :1 lug extending from the side wall of the casing, is ametal lever member 41-2 which is normally retained by a spring '3, beneath the end of the coin chute 4-2 and in a position adapted to intercept a coin dropped therethrough. The lever member 4-2 is connected by a wire 44 to the motor, and the coin chute is suitably connected to a wire 45 leading to the source of power. The wire 45 connects with the rheostats 35 and 38 thereby enabling completion of the circuits to the solenoids and 16. hen a coin has been dropped through the coin chute ll and comes in contact With the lever 42, the circuit to the solenoids is completed, thereby permitting the latter to become energized. At this particular time the circuit to the motor is completed thereby causing the turntable 9 to commence rotating. Upon the manipulation of the dials 34: and 37' connected respectively to the pivoted arms 34 and 37 of the rheostats, the said arms are brought into engagement with the contacts on the rheostat, thus energizing the solenoids 15 and i6 and thereby causing their respective cores 17 and 18 to be drawn inwardly. As the cores are drawn inwardly, the bulls 13 and 14 through their connection to the U-shaped bars 19 and are also moved toward each other. Normally, the bulls 13 and 14 arerespectivcly maintained at points above the outer ends oi the slot 10 by springs +1.5 and 46 which are respectively attached to U-shaped bars 19 and 20 and a bracket 24;. The movement of the bulls or either of them in backward directions occurs when the solenoids are not being energized by an electrieal current passing therethrough. Thus when one of the contact arms on its respective rheostat does not happen to engage with a. contact point thereon, the solenoid connected and associated therewith is not energized to draw its core inwardly, in which event the associated spring, if distended, will draw its respective bull in a backward direction. Either of two contestants operating a dial, may skillfully actuate his respective bull in a forward direction and at different speeds by causing the contact arm of his dial to contact with different of the contact points. The two contestants may bring their bulls toward or against each other, or by turning the contact arms until they hit against the stops 4?, may cause the electrical current to be discont ..;ed to the solenoids, thereby enabling the springs s. and 46 to move the b i lllS ba clzwardly.

lYhile the contestaius are endeavoring to manipulate their respective bulls toward the c r of the turntable, the motor i is continuing to rotate the latter, and upon one complete revolution thereof a projecting lug 48 carried by the turntable engages with the lever 42 and moves it so the coin supported thereby is allowed to drop downwardly to break the circuits to the motor and solenoids. The contestant having his bull nearest the center of the turntable just prior to the engagement of the lug &8 with the lever 42, is the winner. Immediately upon the release of the coin from engagement with the lever member 41-2, the springs and L6 carry the bulls to their original positions adjacent the outwardly disposed ends of the slot 10.

It obvious to those sltilled in the art that my improved amusement device may be embodied in other forms equally as etlicient as the one shown and described herein, so for this and other apparent reasons I desire the appended claims to determine the limits my invention may assume.

Having described my invention what I claim is:

1. An amusement device comprising a turntable, a plurality of objects moveably nounted on the turntable, means for rotating the turntable, electrically operated means associated with each object "for moving the same different positions on the turntable, and a manipulator associated with each means. 2. An. amusement device comprising a turntable, a plurality objects moveably mounted on the turntable, electrically operated means associated with each object for moving the same to different positions on the turntable, an i dependent manipulator associated with each of the said means for independently controlling the movement of the objects, and means for rotating the turntable.

3. An amusement device comprising a turntable, means for rotating the turntable, a plurality of objects moveably mounted on the turntable, plurality of electro-magnets connected to the objects, and means connected to each magnet coil for independently controlling the flow of electricity to the coils.

4. An amusement device comprising a turntable, means for rotating the turntable, a plurality'ot objects moveably mounted on the turntable, electrically operated means ccnnected'to each object for independently moving the objects to difierent positions on the turntable, and separate manipulating iii plurality of objects moveably mounted on a movable support, a plurality of solenoids connected to an electrical circuit, each havlng a moveable core connected to a difi'erent object, and independent means associated With each solenoid for selectively, controlling the flow of electricity thereto. Y

6. An amusement device comprising a plurality of objects moveably mounted on a movable support, a plurality of solenoids each connected through a separate rheostat to a sou "cc of electrical current, and separate means associated With each solenoid for selectively actuating a difierent object.

7. An amusement device comprising a plurality of objects moveably mounted on a movable support, a plurality of solenoids connected to a source 01" electrical current, a separate means connected to each solenoid for controlling the flow of electricity thereto and separate means associated with each solenoid and connected to a difierent object, the last mentioned means being adapted to actuate by the electrical current entering the solenoid to move the object to diii'erent positions.

8. An amusement device comprising a rotatable turntable, means for rotating the turntable, a plurality of objects moveably mounted on the turntable, a plurality of solenoids connected to a source of electrical current, independently operated means connected to each solenoid for selectively controlling the fioW of electricity to the solenoids, and independent means associated with each solenoid and connected to said objects for independently moving the objects to difierent positions on the turntable.

9'. An amusement device comprising a support,

, a plurality of objects moveably mounted on the support, a plurality 01" solenoids connected to a source or" electrical current, independently operated means connected to each solenoid for selectively controlling the flow of electricity to the solenoids, independent means associated with each solenoid and connected to a separate object for independently moving the objects to different positions on the support, and means for automatically discontinuing the flow of the current to the solenoids.

In testimony whereof I have afixed my signature.

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